suppliant

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun one praying humbly for something
  2. adjective humbly entreating

Etymology

From French suppliant, present participle of supplier. Doublet of supplicant.

In classic literature

Synonyms

petitioner, supplicant, requester

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